Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today urged the people to buy Swadeshi and products made by self-help groups and local artisans.
Speaking after inaugurating the J&K Police’s Diwali Mela 2025 here at Gulshan Ground, Sinha paid tributes to the bravehearts of the J&K Police who devoted their lives in the service of the nation.
“Let us boost our local economy, empower local entrepreneurs, increase employment, and strengthen the overall economic position of the UT of Jammu and Kashmir,” he said.
The Lieutenant Governor said this Diwali, ‘Vocal for Local’ should be the mission to boost self-reliance and national pride.
“All families should buy handicrafts, handloom, and other traditional products as gifts for Diwali. This will instill patriotism among people and support small businesses,” said the Lieutenant Governor.
The Mela, organised by Jammu and Kashmir Police in collaboration with the Police Wives Welfare Association (PWWA), features a wide range of attractions for the people.
These include food and shopping stalls, public awareness programmes, career counseling and educational stalls, a live magic show, police band display, a spectacular laser show, and fireworks.
Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat, ADGP Headquarters MK Sinha, ADGP Armed Anand Jain, IGP Jammu Bhim Sen Tuti, Divisional Commissioner Jammu Ramesh Kumar, serving and retired officials of the police and civil administration, members of the Police Wives Welfare Association, and a large number of citizens attended the inaugural ceremony.
